Careers at NAHB
As one of the most influential trade associations in the Washington, D.C. area, NAHB is an exciting and rewarding place to work. Our people help serve, promote and support the home building industry through aggressive legislative action, policy development, legal services, economic forecasting and analysis, education and more.
At NAHB, we know that our people are our most valuable resource. We go to great lengths to attract and retain proven professionals, and to develop quality leadership for our future. NAHB proudly supports its staff through:
- Competitive benefits
- State-of-the-art technology
- Promoting from within
- Recognizing organizational commitment and tenure
- Rewarding excellence
If you want to contribute to every American’s dream of homeownership, and you thrive in a fast-paced, challenging environment, check our employment opportunities below to see if there is a position that matches your skills and experience.
If you are interested in career opportunities with NAHB’s affiliates and subsidiaries, visit HBI and the Home Innovation Research Labs for further details. NAHB is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Current Opportunities at NAHB
Group: Government Affairs
NAHB is seeking an Advocacy Operations Coordinator to support the day-to-day operations of the federal and state and local government affairs teams, as well as BUILD-PAC — NAHB’s political action committee. This individual will provide essential administrative, budgetary and compliance support across departments, assist with grassroots and political programming, and contribute to the planning and execution of key NAHB events and meetings. From managing PAC contributions, coordinating Federal Election Commission (FEC) and Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) filings, and maintaining advocacy content and supporting legislative conference planning, this role offers a dynamic opportunity for an organized, detail-oriented professional to strengthen NAHB’s advocacy efforts.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provides administrative and logistical support across federal, state and PAC advocacy teams, including invoice and contract tracking. Supports the Chief Advocacy Officer (CAO) by managing scheduling, technology and administrative coordination across advocacy departments.
- Works with the federal government affairs team to collect relevant information needed to file quarterly lobbying disclosures. Works with state and local government affairs to track required campaign, legal, or lobbying disclosures, as well as tracking requests and fund distribution for the state and local issues fund. Works with the vice president of BUILD-PAC to file quarterly FEC Reports.
- Supports staff liaisons and the CAO in coordinating committee and subcommittee logistics for federal, state and PAC initiatives, including roster management, meeting preparation, attendance tracking and event materials. Assists with virtual meetings, shipping and senior officer briefing materials.
- Coordinates NAHB’s annual Legislative Conference, including meeting logistics, coordinating congressional meetings, communications and meeting materials. Coordinates Grassroots Calls to Action and advocacy communications to NAHB members. Assists in special projects and fly-ins throughout the year.
- Manages the collection and processing of approximately $1.75 million in BUILD-PAC contributions annually, ensuring FEC compliance, proper classification, and timely reporting. Coordinates with third-party vendor DDC, maintains tracking reports, handles refunds with credit card companies, and assists with disbursements to candidates and committees.
- Serves as the primary point of contact with external vendors to ensure all BUILD-PAC receipts are processed accurately and in compliance with FEC regulations. Collaborates with NAHB’s Data Services Team to resolve receipt issues and update member records. Maintains and updates the processing manual to ensure procedures remain effective and compliant.
- Prepares and manages a range of BUILD-PAC communications and materials, including correspondence, reports, promotional content and donor thank-you notes. Oversees content and production timelines for the BUILD-PAC newsletter and contributes to website and blog content creation.
Preferred Skills:
- Prior experience in trade associations, government or political campaigns.
- Ability to be in the office up to three days per week.
Qualifications:
- Must be proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills; ability to manage multiple simultaneous projects and activities, especially under rapidly changing or fast-paced circumstances.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team, while managing multiple tasks and meeting critical deadlines.
Salary Range:
The salary range for this position is $60,000-$70,000 annualized based on skills and experience.
To apply for this position, please submit this application.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Group: Federation and Member Services
NAHB is seeking a data analyst to support its Federation and Member Services (FMS) team by delivering actionable insights that drive member engagement, program adoption and strategic decision-making. This is a unique opportunity for a data-driven professional to shape membership strategy and enhance services for home builder associations (HBAs) nationwide.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Extract, analyze and synthesize data from diverse sources including customer relationship management (CRM) systems, membership campaigns, surveys and engagement platforms. Visualize findings using tools such as Excel and Tableau. Identify trends and predictive indicators to support HBA health and membership retention.
- Leverage data to increase adoption of key programs such as Touch, Common Application Form (CAF) and membership awards. Collaborate with leadership to develop strategies that promote program usage and continuous improvement.
- Identify gaps and opportunities in existing services. Recommend and help develop new tools and products to support local membership operations.
- Build dynamic dashboards and reporting tools that integrate multiple data streams. Work with senior leadership to define key performance indicators (KPIs) and ensure timely access to performance metrics.
- Provide responsive support to internal and external stakeholders. Communicate clearly and effectively to promote NAHB’s mission and values.
Preferred Skills:
- Strong analytical and data visualization skills using Excel, Tableau or similar tools.
- Experience in data mining, segmentation and regression analysis.
- Ability to collaborate across teams and build consensus.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience delivering analysis from disparate data sources to operational and strategic decision-making.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in business management, data analytics or a related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
- Minimum of two years of experience in data systems development, program analysis or chapter relations.
- Experience working with volunteers, committees or field support teams is a plus.
- In-office hybrid schedule, three days a week in person.
Salary Range:
The salary range for this position is $70,000-$75,000 annualized based on skills and experience.
To apply for this position, please submit this application.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Group: Housing Finance /Advocacy
NAHB is seeking a Director of Financial Institutions and Capital Markets to research, monitor and analyze legislative, regulatory and industry issues related to financial institutions, housing production financing, mortgage capital markets, and government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs), Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and the Federal Home Loan Banks. This individual will develop and implement policy recommendations, draft extensive background materials and comment letters, and provide information to NAHB members, regulators, and industry stakeholders on these issues. This is a great opportunity for a skilled policy professional to shape housing finance policy, engage with industry leaders, and strengthen NAHB’s voice in the financial institutions and capital markets arena.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Analyzes the impact of financial services and mortgage capital markets legislation and regulation on the housing industry. Keeps abreast of legislative and regulatory proposals for reforms to the financial system, including to the GSEs, financial institutions, and capital markets. Thoroughly monitors, researches and analyzes emerging issues impacting financing for home builders and home buyers. Develops legislative and regulatory policy recommendations in response to proposals and emerging issues.
- Schedules and prepares NAHB leadership for issues advocacy meetings with senior-level congressional and regulatory officials, and provides substantive/technical input during meetings as needed.
- Works with NAHB committees and key members, industry regulators, and stakeholders to recommend, develop and implement NAHB policy positions on finance and capital markets issues impacting housing, housing production financing for home builders, and mortgage financing for home buyers. Interacts with appropriate financial institution regulators and GSEs to convey NAHB policy positions. Attends agency and stakeholder meetings and hearings. Assists and supports efforts of NAHB’s Advocacy Group to educate and build support for NAHB’s policies.
- Maintains working relationships with financial institutions and housing-related regulatory agencies, GSEs, and other mortgage capital market entities through regular contact with appropriate staff and policy experts.
- Responds to member inquiries on financial institution regulatory matters, housing production financing, GSEs, mortgage capital markets, and other related issues. Staffs the Financial Institutions and Capital Markets Subcommittee of the Housing Finance Committee as well as any related task forces and working groups.
- Drafts reports on legislative and regulatory proposals impacting the financial system and capital markets. Prepares policy and strategy papers and testimony. Drafts thoroughly researched and well-written comment letters and issue analyses in response to legislative and regulatory proposals impacting home builders. Writes and routinely updates NAHB issue papers and web content. Contributes information for leadership talking points and other briefing materials. Prepares policy resolutions and letters to key policy makers. Contributes content to the Mortgage Roundtable discussion paper. Prepares and distributes the department’s monthly newsletter.
Preferred Skills:
- Requires thorough knowledge of U.S. housing finance system, particularly: financial institutions, secondary mortgage markets, and instruments, and related regulatory and legislative environment.
- Strong background in banking, capital markets and finance, particularly housing finance and operations of the primary and mortgage capital markets. Demonstrated analytical and research abilities.
- Must have exceptional research and writing skills, along with strong interpersonal and oral communication skills.
- Attention to detail and proven ability to manage projects, meet deadlines, and work under pressure with a wide variety of individuals.
- Proficient computer skills in analytical applications (spreadsheets, graphics and financial databases).
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in business, finance or comparable experience and education. Advanced degree preferred.
- Minimum of five years of experience in financial institutions regulation and/or mortgage capital market issues with a concentration in preparing policy analysis, reports, regulatory comments, and legislative testimony in the area of banking and housing finance. (Relevant graduate degree(s) may be used to offset some of the work experience requirements.)
- Established network of regulatory, financial services, and/or mortgage capital market industry contacts, preferable.
Salary Range:
The salary range for this position is $155,000-$165,000 annualized based on skills and experience.
To apply for this position, please submit this application.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Group: Meetings & Events
NAHB seeks a creative, collaborative meetings professional to plan and manage educational programming logistics, conferences, meetings, and special events/activations. The director will work closely with the VP of Meetings & Events to oversee logistics for keynote and specialty education sessions at the International Builders’ Show (IBS). This role involves partnering with internal and external stakeholders to assess needs, recommend improvements, streamline processes, and enhance overall learning experiences. The director will also manage contracts, budgets, and vendor relationships to deliver high-quality events.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
- Lead logistical planning and onsite delivery of IBS education programming, including scheduling sessions, coordinating speakers and moderators, and designing room sets.
- Oversee specialty education at IBS, including set design, keynote speaker contracts, run-of-show creation, program development, script writing, and production of intro and transitional videos.
- Serve as onsite point of contact for education session rooms, managing vendors, staff, and temporary personnel.
- Plan and execute special events ranging from 200-600+ attendees, or standalone programs, from site selection and contracting to vendor hiring, food and beverage, entertainment, and onsite management, collaborating across sponsorship, marketing, and content teams.
- Oversee the Manager of Meetings & Events, responsible for small conferences and events, including hotel and vendor contracting, education programming support, and offsite events.
Preferred Skills and Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) certification highly preferred.
- 5–7+ years of experience in meeting planning, trade shows, conferences, special events, and member-focused education logistics.
- Supervisory experience required.
- Proven ability to manage budgets, negotiate contracts, and direct vendors and staff under tight deadlines and high-volume workloads.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency in MS Office suite. Enthusiasm for using technology to improve productivity and collaboration.
- Willingness to travel, including weekends.
Salary Range
The salary range for this position is $115,000 - $120,000 annualized, commensurate with skills and experience.
To apply for this position, please submit this application.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Group: Federation Member Services
NAHB is seeking a manager of education programs to join the Federation Member Service’s Education team. This person will oversee daily distribution and delivery of NAHB’s in-person courses and exams, including CAPS, HCCP and pre-IBS offerings. They will serve as the primary liaison to HBAs, instructors, non-HBA partners, colleges/universities and international sites — guiding instructor selection, scheduling, program planning and marketing. Working with the senior director of education programs, they will expand the distribution network and manage budgets, billing and reporting for licensee operations. They will collaborate with the director of digital learning to integrate in-person and virtual learning, and act as a secondary contact for program inquiries and candidate support.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Manage end-to-end in-person course distribution — scheduling, billing, fulfillment, DMS recordkeeping and inventory control — serving as the primary licensee liaison for local program guidance; overseeing invoicing, materials mailings and grading; and partnering with the digital learning director to integrate virtual delivery.
- Partner with the senior director and vice president to grow and diversify NAHB’s licensed distributor network — driving course frequency and variety — by executing targeted marketing and communications, co-creating virtual-ready processes for greater efficiency, and maintaining current records of all license agreements.
- Oversee accounts receivable/payable for licensee course distribution, reconcile monthly general ledger to validate income and expenses, investigate and resolve discrepancies, and produce staff reports with historical and statistical distribution metrics.
- Lead the planning and execution of national in-person courses (e.g., IBS and assigned seminars), serving as on-site staff lead, enforcing NAHB administrative guidelines, and partnering with the senior director and digital learning director to develop course schedules and select instructors (including spokesperson and train-the-trainer) with vice president approval.
- Coordinate special projects supporting NAHB education — including graduation events, guidelines, support strategies, newsletters and promotional campaigns — by maintaining and updating distribution procedures, and conducting outreach to licensees, students and instructors.
- Represent NAHB at the International Builders' Show, the Remodelers Show, and other course events (with additional travel as required).
- Deliver prompt, empathetic support and clear communication to internal and external stakeholders, celebrate successes, offer solution-oriented guidance, and embody NAHB’s mission and core values in every interaction.
Preferred Skills
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and ability to use independent judgment in addressing issues and complaints with competing priorities.
- Detail-oriented and strong interpersonal and organizational skills are required.
- Ability to maintain high-quality standards and meet deadlines under a heavy workload.
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
- Demonstrated excellence in customer service, including the ability to provide negative information in a positive manner.
- Excellent computer skills, preferably Word, Excel and Access.
Qualifications
- Minimum of three years of association experience in management of member services and/or certification program administration/development.
- Experience with oversight of volunteer board/committee relations. Prior experience working in a team environment.
- Bachelor’s degree in communications, education, business or related field, or equivalent combination of training, experience and skills.
- In-office hybrid schedule, three days a week in person
Salary Range
The salary range for this position is $85,000-$95,000 annualized, commensurate with skills and experience.
To apply for this position, please submit this application.
NAHB is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Group: EBD – LSC & Show Homes
NAHB is seeking a manager of IBS Show Homes to support the planning, logistics and execution of The New American Home (TNAH) and The New American Remodel (TNAR), the official show homes of the NAHB International Builders’ Show. This individual will assist the director in coordinating day-to-day operations, organizing project activities, and managing logistics tied to both programs. They will oversee financial and budgetary processes, maintain and develop sponsor relationships, and serve as a key liaison to members of the NAHB Leading Suppliers Council. From coordinating special projects initiated by a task force, to supporting external communications and serving as a spokesperson for the showcase homes, this role provides a dynamic opportunity for a detail-oriented professional to advance two of NAHB’s most visible and high-profile programs.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Assist the director in managing TNAH and TNAR programs by coordinating task force activities, overseeing project design and themes, and supervising IBS events.
- Develop, monitor and report on TNAH and TNAR program budgets with the director, ensuring fiscal accountability and compliance with NAHB policies. Track costs, assess expenses, provide monthly updates, forecast adjustments, and support marketing and planning. Manage financial reporting to leadership, ensuring transparency while maintaining strong alignment between program resources, contractual obligations and organizational priorities.
- Oversee selection and contracting of builders, architects, designers and suppliers for showcase homes. Coordinate with NAHB legal and financial teams to process builder applications, secure documentation, manage subcontractor agreements, and resolve conflicts. Maintain relationships with stakeholders to ensure compliance, accountability and effective partnerships, while safeguarding NAHB’s interests and advancing long-term program goals.
- Serve as liaison among architects, builders, designers, suppliers and NAHB departments to maintain communication and resolve product or design issues. Enforce construction timelines, oversee critical path method (CPM) schedules, manage requests for information (RFIs) and submittals, and coordinate close-out activities. Ensure educational programming and cross-departmental product coordination are aligned with construction progress, supporting timely delivery and stakeholder confidence.
- Lead sponsor and supplier engagement by recruiting participants, managing relationships and securing co-sponsor agreements. Track contributions, donations, products and services, ensuring accurate documentation and recognition. Network with industry partners, strengthen LSC relationships, and support new member development. Collaborate with exhibitions, marketing and sales departments to identify revenue opportunities, maximizing sponsor satisfaction while expanding NAHB program visibility.
- Collaborate with marketing, business development, media relations and digital teams to create promotional content and manage TNAH/TNAR communications. Produce publications, storylines, websites, videos and media campaigns, coordinate press tours and represent the program publicly. Strengthen industry visibility by promoting showcase homes as leading examples of innovation, sustainability and excellence in building, design and construction practices.
- Coordinate receptions, tours and special events during IBS for TNAH and TNAR. Oversee catering, transportation, scheduling, media receptions, supplier events and sponsor gatherings. Manage event logistics to ensure successful execution, creating engaging experiences that showcase NAHB leadership, build industry relationships, and elevate the visibility and impact of the program with diverse audiences.
- Support the NAHB Leading Suppliers Council by building and maintaining strong member relationships, assisting with board meetings, and facilitating communications. Network with suppliers and builders to recruit new members, respond to requests, and support initiatives. Collaborate with leadership to create programs and ideas that strengthen supplier engagement, value and participation in NAHB priorities.
- Manage TNAH/TNAR social media presence across multiple platforms, developing content, posting updates, and collaborating with NAHB digital teams. Identify stories, cross-market with other divisions, maintain brand consistency and ensure timely updates. Track engagement to ensure program visibility across members, suppliers, sponsors, industry partners and the public, keeping showcase homes relevant and accessible.
- Provide ongoing support to the director, NAHB leadership and staff by supplying updates, coordinating across departments and assisting with special projects. Contribute to cross-divisional initiatives, support decision-making and represent program interests. Travel as required for site visits, and ensure leadership is informed on project status, issues and opportunities while maintaining smooth program operations.
Preferred Skills
- Experience in construction or project management, including procurement, contracts, CPM scheduling, budgeting, forecasting, risk mitigation, close-out activities and stakeholder coordination.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with architects, builders, designers, subcontractors, vendors and task force members while resolving challenges in fast-paced project environments.
- Strong organizational, multitasking and communication skills, with experience documenting schedules, reporting progress, presenting updates and delivering high-quality customer service.
- Skilled in negotiation, relationship management and people engagement, with the ability to interact effectively with leadership, staff, suppliers, members and external partners.
- High attention to detail with the ability to balance multiple priorities, think analytically and creatively and operate both independently and collaboratively with sound judgment.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and digital platforms, including website content support, file management, communications, reporting tools and general familiarity with online visibility needs.
- Knowledge of sustainable building practices, energy efficiency standards and emerging technologies; National Green Building Standard (NGBS) or Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) accreditation; Divisions 2 and 3 familiarity are preferred, and previous experience in trade associations or related environments are a plus.
Qualifications
- Minimum three to four years’ experience in residential construction or manufacturer/supplier builder sales representative.
- Experience in overall planning, coordination, and control of a project from beginning to completion.
- Bachelor’s degree in construction management, or related field (or equivalent combination of training and work experience). An associate’s or bachelor’s degree in business and public speaking experience a plus.
Salary Range
The salary range for this position is $80,000 – $90,000 annualized based on skills and experience.
To apply for this position, please submit this application.
Equal Opportunity Employer